as in optimistically
in a positive or optimistic manner
They waited hopefully for the doctor to update them on their friend's condition. When the sun appeared, we asked hopefully if everyone remembered to bring sunblock.
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Recent Examples of hopefully
But Walsh will hopefully be feeling better soon and be back in the mix during this blockbuster Eagles residency, which continues at the Sphere through March 28.
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Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2026
Having acquired MacKenzie Gore to hopefully finish out their starting rotation, the Rangers are now on to the insurance policy portion of roster building.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 25 Jan. 2026
My hope is that by opening a film set in a room full of folks dealing with drug addiction that people can hopefully learn to care for and love them, and that can have a large impact by challenging our assumptions about people and help demonstrate paths forward.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
Having fled with her whole family from the devastation of the Syrian Civil War — a missile had destroyed their home in Aleppo — the young girl was trying to earn money for an attempt to cross the Aegean Sea to Greece and then, hopefully, to a new life in Germany.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2026
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Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2026
Having acquired MacKenzie Gore to hopefully finish out their starting rotation, the Rangers are now on to the insurance policy portion of roster building.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 25 Jan. 2026
My hope is that by opening a film set in a room full of folks dealing with drug addiction that people can hopefully learn to care for and love them, and that can have a large impact by challenging our assumptions about people and help demonstrate paths forward.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
Having fled with her whole family from the devastation of the Syrian Civil War — a missile had destroyed their home in Aleppo — the young girl was trying to earn money for an attempt to cross the Aegean Sea to Greece and then, hopefully, to a new life in Germany.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hopefully
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Anaheim’s tourism bureau saw 2025 slowed by fires, inflation, tariffs and geopolitical issues, but Visit Anaheim President and CEO Mike Waterman optimistically said 2026 is poised to be the best year in the organization’s 65-year history.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, perhaps optimistically, the TV Academy isn’t closing the door to once again splitting outstanding variety series into two.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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Below, find out what might happen in Season 5 of Bridgerton based on the books—from who Eloise ends up with to the challenges Francesca faces while pursuing her own happily ever after.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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But with a few shrewd changes from page to screen, Benedict asking Sophie to be his mistress feels more like a last resort than a first instinct, clearing the path to a smoother happily ever after when the show returns in February.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
30 Jan. 2026
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But straight women and men and cis couples, with and without children in tow, are plentiful enough, and all apparently enjoying a bubble that presents a happy fantasy of just how beneficient an actual matriarchy might feel, even for those not part of that cheerfully lopsided majority.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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The home’s interiors have been stylishly and cheerfully updated with bright-white walls, contemporary creamy furniture, and a sleek, streamlined bathroom and kitchen that look like they were renovated yesterday.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2026
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Provide talking points, scripts, and FAQ sheets so leaders can guide their teams confidently through transformation, while supporting employees to upskill and grow.—
Keith Ferrazzi,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Her new book, Color Rules, delves into how to apply color confidently in your home.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
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Cultures, Beliefs, Heritage Travel Photography Two Warkari men joyfully perform a traditional dance, or mock stick-play, in rural Bajirav Vihir, Maharashtra, India.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Consider Virginia McLaurin, who joyfully danced with the Obamas at age 106 and later supported youth mentoring, or Edith Renfrow Smith, now 110, whose advocacy for education continues to inspire.—
Norman B. Gildin,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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Nylander was a difference-maker in his first game back from injury in over two weeks, both positively and negatively.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Summerfield Jane Doe was positively identified as 27-year-old Eulalia Chavez.—
Audrey Abrahams,
NBC news,
1 Feb. 2026
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Abu Daqqa shows videos set to music of him riding his sleek, silver and black machine, circling fast and joyously in the waves, testing its speed and agility.—
NPR,
NPR,
24 Nov. 2025
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They are felt as they are composed, painfully, joyously, cellularly—and they are designed for other biological beings to experience, to connect with, to be animated, provoked and moved by.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Hopefully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopefully. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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